ST. PAUL —State Representative Jeff Backer, R-Browns Valley, issued the following statement regarding the release of the state's budget forecast which shows a $17.5 billion surplus:
“Today’s news that the budget surplus remains at $17.5 billion reinforces the reality that state government has significantly overtaxed Minnesotans,” said Backer. “Instead of working to return the surplus back to taxpayers, Governor Walz and Democrats in St. Paul have actually proposed to raise your taxes. This is the exact wrong approach and one that I will fight against. The surplus belongs to you, and we should give it back through meaningful, permanent tax relief.”
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